Review of Drunken Master (1978) by Andy O — 21 Feb 2009

Jackie Chan is undoubtedly the master of martial arts choreography and not many films show it off better than this highly entertaining classic.

This review of Drunken Master (1978) was written by Andy O on 21 Feb 2009.

Drunken Master has generally received very positive reviews.

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